reloj de pulsera
/reˌlox de pulˈseɾa/masculine
In Spanish, wristwatch is reloj de pulsera. Wiktionary also lists reloj and pulsera de reloj.
Meaning: watch worn on the wrist (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| reloj de pulsera | /reˌlox de pulˈseɾa/ | masculine |
| reloj | /reˈlox/ /reˈlo/ |
masculine |
| pulsera de reloj | /pulseɾa de ɾelox/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| muñequera | /muɲeˈkeɾa/ | feminine |
| guasho | /ɡwaso/ (from spelling rules) | Guatemala, masculine |
| washo | Guatemala, feminine | |
| reloj de muñeca | /relox de muɲeka/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| reloj tipo pulsera | /relox tipo pulseɾa/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| pulsera tipo reloj | /pulseɾa tipo ɾelox/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term is used to describe a timepiece worn on the wrist. While reloj de pulsera is a specific way to identify a wristwatch, the word reloj is more general and can refer to any timepiece.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase reloj de pulsera literally translates to 'watch of bracelet'.
Which one should you use?
The word reloj is a general term that can mean either a watch or a clock depending on the context. Other variations include reloj de muñeca, reloj tipo pulsera and pulsera tipo reloj.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can use reloj or reloj de muñeca. In Guatemala, the colloquial term guasho (masculine) or washo (feminine) is used for a wristwatch.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make reloj de pulsera plural, you pluralize the noun to get relojes de pulsera.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˌlox de pulˈseɾa/
Did you know?
- The term guasho used in Guatemala for a wristwatch is actually a phonetic adaptation of the English word 'watch'.
- The word pulsera is derived from pulso, meaning 'pulse'. A wristwatch is described as a 'bracelet watch' because it is worn where one feels their pulse.
- While reloj de pulsera is standard, some regions use muñequera. In Spanish, muñeca means both 'wrist' and 'doll', creating a playful image of a 'doll-strap'.
Examples in context
- Tom usa un reloj de pulsera de oro.Tom wears a gold wristwatch.This sentence is useful for describing the material of a reloj de pulsera.Tatoeba #1666551 by marcelostockle, translation #1654374 by Spamster
- Tu reloj de pulsera está encima de la mesa.Your wristwatch is on the table.This sentence is useful for describing the location of a reloj de pulsera.Tatoeba #895523 by ildefonk, translation #1445827 by origami10
- Él ojeaba su reloj de pulsera de vez en cuando.He glanced at his wristwatch now and then.This sentence is useful for describing an action performed with a reloj de pulsera.Tatoeba #1214399 by marcelostockle, translation #298419 by CM
- Cuando asistí a la reunión, llevaba puesto un elegante reloj de pulsera.When I attended the meeting, I was wearing an elegant wristwatch.
- ¡Mira qué bonito es mi nuevo reloj!Look how beautiful my new wristwatch is!
- Llevaba un hermoso reloj de muñecaI was wearing a beautiful wristwatch
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are shopping for accessories.
- AlejandroMira este reloj de pulsera, es muy elegante.Look at this wristwatch, it is very elegant.
- ElenaEs bonito, pero prefiero uno digital.It is pretty, but I prefer a digital one.
- Alejandro¿Crees que este reloj de pulsera me queda bien?Do you think this wristwatch looks good on me?
- ElenaSí, Alejandro, te queda perfecto.Yes, Alejandro, it fits you perfectly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wristwatch” translations and entries reloj de pulsera, reloj, muñequera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, muñequera, pulsera, reloj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
